Muscle Building For Teens

In response to some younger people emailing me and asking me about my info… here are some muscle building for teens tips.

So if you’re a teenager and you want to change the way you look… build some quality muscle… get those six pack abs… or just burn off that “baby fat”… then this article is just for you!

Here’s where you start…

1. Get Clear On Your Goals.

First things first, you got to have a real destination if you’re ever going to get there. Want to put on 10lbs of muscle? Then that’s your goal. Want to lose 10lbs of fat? Then THAT is your goal. Want to just start working out because you need to be doing “SOMETHING!” … get in better shape… tone up and look a little better for the ladies? Then that’s your goal.

Set a goal then stick to it till you reach it. You’re building a success skill by doing this that will serve your for the rest of your life. A great thing to do as a teenager. Read my article on fitness goal setting for more help with this step.

2. Master Your Bodyweight First.

You may be tempted to walk in and start throwing around some big weights. Maybe like those guys in the bodybuilding magazines you’ve been looking at and admiring?

I’m telling you — Start with your bodyweight FIRST! Why? It’s the most efficient, effective, and highest “return on investment” activity you can do. Also, you’ll build up your ligament and  tendon strength as you’re building up your muscle strength… something that can keep your from getting injured.

Quick story: a friend of mine in high school was on the football team doing the bigger, faster stronger program. He was squatting so much and doing so much heavy weight lifting… combined with optimum hormone environment as a teen… his quad muscles grew faster than his knee ligaments and he got injured.

Do bodyweight squats and all the other great bodyweight strength training routines first for a month AT LEAST before you start lifting weights. (plus, you’ll be able to beat your friends win a pullups or pushups contest) Read my article on bodyweight exercise program for more.

3. Start Strength Training.

Once you’ve been on the bodyweight program for a couple months… IF… you feel like lifting some weights then I suggest you start with strength training. Why? Because you’re still a beginner and you’ll get plenty of muscle building, fat burning effects from strength training, plus you’re be getting strong, instead of just looking that way from bodybuilding type routines.

You want to establish a good athletic base that’s going to help you no matter what physical activities you’re going to get into in the future. Strength training provides that for you. Start on the DoubleYourGains’ Beginner’s Strength Training Program — it’ll give you all you need!

Why You Should Get Started Now.

Look, if you’re a teen — you really should get started now… Why?

• Hormones - you have peak levels of Testosterone and all those other good hormones right now.
• Habits - how you spend your “off time” now is how you’ll spend it the rest of your life.
• Foundation - if you get in shape NOW it’ll be easier to maintain it as you get older.
• Girls - the better shape you’re in the more fun you’ll have with your clothes off. Period.
• Competition - I was working out for a minimum of two hours per day (weights, cardio and Martial arts) 6 days a week at your age. Do better

So there you go. Those are my top 3 muscle building tips for teens.